Foxes are a common sight in the UK, but they can be a nuisance. They can cause damage to gardens and property, and they can also carry diseases. Electronic devices are another option you could look towards, but these are often very expensive, especially when you opt for one that is run by solar power, ironically, in a bid to save some cash. Admittedly, once these solar-power ones are installed, you don’t need to do anything, but you do need to remember the initial cost of these. Surprisingly enough, there are already a few ready-made garlic sprays on the market. For more information, you can have a look at the following spray: Garlic Barrier Insect Repellent. Our Fox Repellent Citronella Spray is environmentally friendly and safe for pets and children, making it a great choice for households with families or pets. It is also long-lasting and will continue to repel foxes for several days after application.

Some of fox deterrants availeble on the market: Pestbye Cat Repellent Ultrasonic Repeller Pestbye Cat Repellent Ultrasonic Repeller – fox deterrent The fox population in London has been steadily rising over the past few years. This is a problem because they are known to carry diseases and can be aggressive. There are many ways to deal with this issue. One way is to use a fox repellent, which will keep them away from your property. Another way is to use a live trap, which will catch the foxes and release them into the wild. Finally, you can also hire a fox removal service. As well as chemical and visual repellents, several acoustic deterrents are available. Several companies market ultrasonic (i.e. too high to be heard by the human ear) deterrents; the general idea being that they emit an ultrasonic sinus or siren-like sound, which foxes find unpleasant, every two seconds or so for a pre-set period after the device is activated. The devices are usually activated when movement or body heat triggers a passive infrared (night-time) sensor. Many general purpose units have a broad frequency range (from about 8 to 40 kHz), which can be set according to the animal you're trying to repel. Those designed specifically to repel cats and dogs tend to operate at around 22 kHz, while those for rodents broadcast between 30 and 70 kHz. The units are usually battery operated, with a sensor range of around 12m (40ft) and an effective distance of (i.e. excludes animals from an area of) about 18m (60ft). Ultrasonic repellents are a popular tool for deterring foxes and other species from entering gardens. They are, however, highly unpredictable in their efficacy. I have seen photos of foxes sniffing detectors trying to work out what they are and here a fox has scent-marked this working repellent. - Credit: Martin C Indeed, it is a classic and frequently used against animals of a similar kind, such as coyotes. Overall, pepper carries a punch due to its high pungency and intensity. That said, it is not entirely bullet-proof, as in, the results remain somewhat mixed. You’ve probably looked at a fox and thought to yourself “how adorable.” Foxes are adorable but they are also sneaky, conniving and crafty little animals. Not only will they mercilessly dine on your farm animals but they can also cause great damage to your property. They can burrow under the foundation of your property and cause damage to the structure. Rather than letting them force you out of your home, you’ve probably tried a number of different repellants to keep them away. Read the guide Ways to Keep Foxes Off of Your Property.The scent this formula releases completely masks fox markings, so they don’t associate your lovely flower bed as a place to call home. As well as the scent being off-putting to foxes, it will completely cover their own markings. This gives the fox the impression that a much larger animal has taken over that territory, so they become feared to return, it’s that simple! Here are a few tips about fox repellants and deterrents to steer you in the right direction. Types of Fox deterrents and repellants Foxes are medium-sized carnivores that are reasonably proficient diggers and perfectly capable of scaling a two metre (6 ft.) fence from a standing start; larger fences can be cleared with ease if handy props (bins, for example) are nearby to provide a boost. Foxes also have strong, sharp claws, allowing them to climb wire mesh with ease. Consequently, keeping foxes out of your garden altogether is not a simple or straightforward task (equivalent to trying to keep a cat out) and it is important to understand this from the outset. Indeed, as Trevor Williams and Andrew Wilson put it, in their 2000 Unearthing the Urban Fox booklet:

Surprisingly enough, the most effective scent we have in our arsenal is the smell of urine. The method of using urine is also used against other predators, so there’s an excuse for you not to use the toilet inside, just once. What is particularly frightening for a fox is the pepper’s main ingredient, Capsaicin. This primary, active ingredient gives peppers its characteristic of being hot and spicy, with a burning sensation afterward. This is especially so for animals with a heightened sense of taste and smell, such as our little furry friends in red.Everyone has their opinion on the right, and wrong, way to feed foxes; in the end, it’s likely to vary based on the fox(es) you're feeding, where you live, and how tolerant your neighbours are of wildlife. In my experience, a couple of handfuls of peanuts or dog biscuits sprinkled around the garden every few days will keep the fox occupied long enough to get a decent view and probably some photos without having any significant impact on its normal foraging behaviour. Always a fox?